Net FDI balloons to $907M in Jan
NET foreign direct investments (FDI) surged in January, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Wednesday, growing by 89.9 percent to $907 million from $478 million a year earlier.
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Livestock, aquaculture show kicks off in May
THE country's premiere trade event for the Philippine livestock, poultry and aquaculture industries will be held from May 22-24 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
Perez, Tautuaa, Fajardo tow Beermen past Dyip
MANILA, Philippines -- The San Miguel Beermen banked on huge performances from CJ Perez, Mo Tautuaa and June Mar Fajardo to notch their fifth straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup, escaping the Terrafirma Dyip, 113-110, Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Road project gives rosy prospects for Pangasinan's tourism, trade
MANILA, Philippines — With the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) project given a go, it would only be a matter of time that destinations in and around the province will boom. Together with the Hundred Islands and the Manaoag Church, the other not-often visited hideaways will finally capture its target audience.
Rajon Rondo retires | The Freeman
Drafted by the Phoenix Suns as the 21st pick overall during the 2006 draft, Rajon Rondo was immediately dealt to the Boston Celtics where he spent the first 8 seasons of his career. His tenure totaled 527 games with the franchise and he was productive, leading the league twice in assists per game (2012, 2013) and once in steals (2010).
P40.8 million shabu seized in Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized shabu with an estimated street value of P34 million in Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Monday.
Lady Spikers grind out 5-set win vs Lady Warriors
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Lady Spikers were pushed to the limit but did just enough to squeak past the pesky University of the East Lady Red Warriors, 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12, Tuesday evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Philippines, China trade barbs as tension escalates over contested South China Sea
NEW DELHI: Manila and Beijing engaged in a dispute on Saturday regarding an incident in the contested waters of the South China Sea, further escalating tensions over a crucial maritime region. The Philippines accused two Chinese coast guard ships of harassing Filipino fishing vessels within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, while China defended its actions as a response to alleged illegal activities.